Clippings should only be taken from established plants. You should wait until the roots of your plants are well developed and new growth begins appearing before taking clippings. [2] X Research source
Oregano grows best in moderately fertilized soil. It’s unlikely that you’ll need to add compost or fertilizer for it to grow well. [3] X Research source
If you plan on growing your oregano indoors, choose a pot that is about 1 ft (30. 5 cm) in diameter. This way your plant has adequate room to grow. [5] X Research source
In place of hay, you can also use bed sheets, blankets, or plastic sheeting. To prevent damage to budding plants, you can use stakes to prop up your covering. Once the sun has risen and the air warmed, you should remove your covering from the plants. When using hay, you should remove it from covering the plants after the last frost. [8] X Research source
You should avoid attempting to use seeds that have been stored long periods of time. As time passes, the chance the seeds will grow decreases. [9] X Research source Strip cuttings of their leaves on the end being planted. Plants usually take 5 to 10 days to sprout from the ground. However, your oregano may take more or less time depending on factors like soil quality, sunlight, and frequency of watering. [10] X Research source
Plants in containers should be treated similarly to outdoor grown oregano. However, when watering, you should douse the plant until you notice water dripping from the drainage holes in the bottom of the container. [12] X Research source
Trimming also helps prevent excessive stem growth in your plant. This condition, called legginess, will reduce the yield of your crop. Where you trim your plant, you should notice it branch at that point when it continues growing. In turn, these branches will bear more leaves, meaning more oregano for you. [13] X Research source As you trim, you can use the fresh oregano in a recipe, or dry it to use later on.
You may not remember which plants are old and which are young. In this case, you should wait until early spring when you should be able to judge the plant’s age by its initial growth. [15] X Research source
There are many garden tools you might use to assist in your weeding endeavors. A spade or rooting tool could make your weeding less of a chore.
Oregano reaches peak potency right before it blooms. Blooming season is usually in early July, though this may vary depending on the region you live in. [17] X Research source
Try not to bundle the oregano together too densely. This can cause uneven drying and could result in a less than desirable finished product.
You should keep an eye on your oregano while it is drying. Direct sunlight can sometimes cause moisture to build up in the bag, which could cause mold to grow and ruin your dried oregano.
If you plan on drying outside, you should keep an eye on the weather. Rain could spoil your hard work.
To easily transfer your dried oregano into a container, you might want to take the wax paper by two corners and form a funnel with it. Place one end of the funnel above the mouth of your container and tap the paper to shake the dried leaves into it.
